Joy Denton closes celebrity deal in Bel Air

Public records show a Bel Air property represented by Joy Denton Real Estate Advisor with Sotheby’s International Realty, has recently been sold to a NY doctor and dermatologist to the stars, Gervaise Gerstner. The newly built contemporary home looks out over the Stone Canyon reservoir and evokes the feeling of a resort in the Swiss Alps. The residence has five bedrooms and is over 5200 square feet with designer finishes, a home theater, zero edge pool, and entertainer’s yard including an outdoor kitchen/bar, putting green, and viewing deck. Dr. Gerstner will add this glamorous home to her collection of uber luxury residences which include her swanky Park Ave. abode purchased for 13.5M within convenient walking distance to the doctor’s office. The famed dermatologist was also known as L’Oreal Paris global skincare ambassador and is an expert in the use of laser treatment Fraxel.

Joy Denton Real Estate Advisor with Sotheby's Int. Realty, recently attended the Los Angeles showing of works from the New York Spring 2018 Auctions. The showing was held on Tuesday, April 17 at Sotheby's Auction House in Century City.  Among some of the pieces included were those by Rothko, Lichtenstein, Picasso, and a group of stained glass windows by Frank Lloyd Wright. To support the construction of the new home of the Studio Museum in Harlem, artists including Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Mark Bradford and Glenn Ligon are donating work to sell at a Sotheby’s auction in May,  The museum is seeking to raise $175 million for the new building at its current site on 125th Street — designed by Adjaye Associates in collaboration with Cooper Robertson — as well as for a reserve and endowment. The city has contributed $53.8 million, with another $9 million commitment anticipated over the next two years.

Tips for Choosing a Real Estate Advisor

Joy Denton has more than 25 years of experience in real estate. Having earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental design from New York’s Syracuse University, Joy Denton, an agent at Sotheby’s International Realty, specializes in advising clients on properties around the fashionable Westside area of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.

If you are interested in buying property, it’s important to choose a real estate advisor who acts in your best interests. Here are some tips to consider when it comes to choosing someone to turn to for property advice.

1. Look for an advisor with a consistent track record as a real estate agent. Aside from in-depth knowledge of real estate basics, impressive sales numbers represent a big plus. 

2. An advisor should be highly familiar with his or her area of coverage. One who lives in a specific neighborhood, for example, is most likely acquainted with the pros and cons of purchasing properties within that area.

3. Do research on the awards and distinctions bestowed upon the advisor. Someone whose name is consistently in the top of real estate lists is certainly worth hiring. It is also recommended to investigate the company the advisor works for and check his or her standing against other agents.